Rescue Mission hosts Billy Graham DVD event tonight

People are invited to a "My Hope America With Billy Graham" event at 7 p.m. today at the Fort Wayne Rescue Mission, 301 W. Superior St. The event is free and open to the public.

"My Hope America with Billy Graham" is a grassroots project to share the Christian gospel with people around the country, a news release said.

People will watch the program on DVD, which features real people discussing how they came to follow Jesus Christ, the news release said. A host will share his or her story about discovering Jesus, and invite friends and others attending to pray to receive Christ.

Each host also will follow up with new believers and will encourage them to become part of a local church, the news release said.